BOULDER — One of Colorado’s veterans, senior-to-be cornerback Greg Henderson, said Friday following CU’s practice that the defense is much improved.

Colorado’s “Black and Gold” spring game is at noon Saturday. It will be televised by the Pac-12 Network.

“Everybody is maturing,” Henderson said. “We all know the system better.

“We’re flying to the ball, making more plays. The DBs (defensive backs) are going for interceptions, trying to strip the ball away from guys,” he added. “Overall, we look better. We’re faster. We look smooth. We’re just trying to be the best that we can be.”